Course Descriptions - Listed by Department

ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY, & RECONCILIATION STUDIES

ANT241UZ • Peoples and Cultures of Africa (3
credits)

Comparative
ethnography of contemporary African societies and cultures with particular
reference to the Sub-Saharan region. Examination of Africa’s geography and
historical context. Topics include: politics and economies of the region,
population and urbanization, social institutions, women’s issues, the family,
and religion. Prerequisites: GES130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES244 (may
be taken concurrently).

ART

ART103A • Drawing (3
credits)

Development of visual perception through observation, drawing, and
a study of structural form and space relationships. Experiences in line, value,
texture, basic perspective, and composition using various materials and
techniques.

BIBLICAL
AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

BIB101  Introduction to the Bible (3
credits)

Traces the
journey of God’ people from Abraham and Sarah through the New Testament church,
highlighting the unifying self-disclosure of God in the various cultures and
types of writing of the Old and New Testaments. A holistic approach is used to
introduce students to both historical and thematic content as well as broad,
but basic exegetical principles.

BIB304J • Messianic Concepts (3
credits)

Development of such terms as “Son of Man,” “Son of God,” and
“Messiah” is traced from origins in Old Testament texts of poetry and prophecy
to New Testament fulfillment in the Gospels and Epistles. Prerequisites:
BIB101; minimum sophomore standing.

BIB310J  Holiness in Biblical Perspective (3
credits)

Exegetical and theological
foundations underlying the biblical notion of holiness in both the Old and New
Testaments. Biblical texts in their historical-cultural context, with a view to
uncovering biblical understandings of holiness and integrating them into a
Christian world-view. Prerequisites: BIB101; THE201; minimum sophomore
standing.

BIB316J  Vocation and Calling (3
credits)

Investigation of the
biblical understandings of ministry in both Old and New Testaments. Examination
of foundational issues such as definitions of ministry, spiritual gifting for
ministry, the role of the laity in ministry, motivation, and purpose of
ministry. Not open to students who have taken YOM200. Prerequisites: BIB101;
minimum sophomore standing.

THE201 • Christian Theology (3
credits)

Investigates central themes of the
Christian faith from a primarily systematic perspective. These themes are
discussed both individually and in terms of the role each plays in worldview
formation. Topics include Scripture (inspiration and inerrancy), God (Trinity),
the person and work of Jesus Christ (incarnation and atonement), salvation
(justification and sanctification), and last things (heaven and hell). Emphasis
is placed on the unity and diversity of theological beliefs within
Christianity, both past and present, and on the interrelationships between theological
understanding, culture, and discipleship. Prerequisites: BIB101; sophomore
standing or above.

BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCES

BIO105 • Medical Terminology (2 credits)

Study of medical terms. Students study material independently and
take proctored examination to demonstrate knowledge of medical language.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

BUSINESS
AND ECONOMICS

BUS105  Information Technology and Applications (3
credits)

A basic understanding of computer
technology, information technology, and business applications software.
Students gain a working knowledge of computerized spreadsheets, databases,
presentation software, and webpage design.

BUS220 • Principles of Marketing (4 credits)

Role of marketing in society and the economy. The business firm as a
marketing system. Management of the firm’s marketing efforts. Prerequisites:
BUS100M, BUS130, or MAT124M; ECO201.

BUS324 • Consumer Behavior (3
credits)

A systematic examination of the behavioral, economic, cultural,
and systemic factors that influence the behavior of the consumer. Students read
relevant research in consumer behavior and design and complete a series of
projects exploring the major course topics. Prerequisite: BUS220.

BUS481  Internship in Business (3-4
credits)

A learning/practicing
experience to apply understanding and skills in an off-campus professional
setting. Prerequisites: Major or minor within the business and economics
department; consent of department. Grading: S/U.

ECO201 • Principles
of Economics (4
credits)

Economic reasoning and concepts. Includes an examination of the role of
a price system in allocating resources and income, government policies for
dealing with unemployment and inflation, and moral questions raised by the free
enterprise system. Note: Students may not receive credit for both ECO200 and
ECO201. Offered online.

CHEMISTRY

CHE111 • General Chemistry I (4 credits)

Chemical properties and principles, structure and reactivity,
stoichiometry, thermodynamics, atomic theory, states of matter, and behavior of
solutions. Laboratory includes application of
these principles in exploring chemical properties and reactivity, and
computer data collection and modeling. Concurrent registration in CHE111D is
required. Prerequisites: Two years of high school math; high school chemistry
or consent of instructor. Fee: 15

Examination of
how communication technology and new media impact identity formation,
friendships, and an understanding of community. Specific technologies such as
Facebook, Instant Messenger, text-messaging, and video games are evaluated for
their effect on users.

COM213  Media
Communication (3
credits)

An overview of
mass media industries, including print, broadcast, cable, film, and the
internet. Survey of media history, functions, and impacts on society.

COM310K Communication,
Technology, and Society (3
credits)

An examination of the impact communication
technology has on communication and society. Evaluation and exploration of
technologies such as digital media, the internet, email, chat rooms, and other
emerging technologies. Analysis of the ethical and spiritual implications and
applications of these technologies. Prerequisites: Laboratory Science (D)
course, Mathematics (M) course.

COM314G  Gender
Communication (3
credits)

Examination of
the force of rhetoric on historical and social movements since 1800. Concentrates
on movements that cross gender lines and impact modern men and women. Studies
religious revivals and Christian action groups as related to the sweep of
history. Considers gender differences and similarities, verbal and nonverbal.
Prerequisite: GES130 Christianity
and Western Culture or GES145, 146
Western Humanity in Christian Perspective I and II, Contemporary Western Life
and Thought (L) course or GES245
Western Humanity in Christian Perspective III,
World Cultures (U) course.

COM375 • Media Criticism and Theory (3
credits)

Explores theoretical and critical approaches to the study of
video, audio, film, and digital culture. Theories and methods in this course
examine issues relating to production and authorship in the media arts,
audience reception and effects, political ideology, ethics, aesthetics,
cultural diversity, and schools of thought within the liberal arts. Extensive
critical writing and reading in media criticism and theory. Prerequisite:
COM213.

COM450 • Corporate Communication (3
credits)

Theories and principles of corporate communication including
issues related to public relations, media relations, corporate identity
management, investor communication, and crisis communication in both for-profit
and not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisite: COM/BUS348 or consent of
instructor.

COM461 • Advanced Topics in Media: Storytelling (3
credits)

An examination of
communication in the electronic media through the analysis and development of
narrative structure and story elements as they are used in a variety of media
industries. Students will learn to create compelling stories for audio and
visual media through the analysis of scene, character arc, action (inciting
incident), motif, etc.” Prerequisite: COM272A

The role of social media in business marketing
and public relations. Examines how new media are changing the way businesses
sell their products, communicate with customers, make decisions, and create
community. Prerequisite: COM348 or consent of instructor.

COM481  Internship in
Communication (3-4 credits)

Experience to
apply and expand communication knowledge and skills in structured, off-campus
settings, such as corporations, governmental offices, nonprofit organizations,
television and radio stations, and corporate media departments. Prerequisites:
Consent of department; senior standing.

EDUCATION

EDU489 • Student
Teaching in Preprimary (5 credits)

Observation and
student teaching at preprimary level at one of Bethel’s child development
centers. Includes participation in a seminar that meets regularly.
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching; 2.50 GPA. Requirements for
successful completion of student teaching in preprimary includes: a personal
philosophy of early childhood education; two (2) portfoli8os on children; two
(2) entries for the professional portfolio. These entries are based on the
standards of Effective Practice and should include artifacts.

HISTORY

HIS200L • American Civilization (3
credits)

A survey of American history from early Native American
communities to the present. Examination of major social, cultural, economic,
political, and religious change over time in the American experience.
Prerequisite: GES130 or GES244 (may be taken concurrently).

HUMAN KINETICS
AND APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

ATR325 • Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3
credits)

Techniques for prevention and care of athletic injuries. Practical
experience in the athletic training room. Prerequisites: HPE120; BIO201 or
BIO209.

Research planning, structuring, administering, and evaluating
health, physical activity and rehabilitative science protocols for healthy and
special populations using parametric and nonparametric statistical techniques
(descriptive, correlational, and inferential statistics). The research proposal
developed in this course may be utilized for data collection and presentation
in future course work.

MATHEMATICS

MAT125 • Calculus 2 (4
credits)

A continuation of the equipping of students with tools for
effective problem solving. Study of integration, sequences and series, and
introduction to differential equations and approximation techniques. Each topic
is approached from several viewpoints (graphical, numerical, algebraic) to
involve students with different learning styles. Prerequisite: MAT124M.

MUSIC

MUL142A
• Beginning Guitar (1
credit)

A series of lessons designed to give the beginning guitarist a
foundation in acoustic (nonelectric) guitar, including basic tuning techniques,
chords in seven keys, reading of notes on the first five frets, strumming
rhythms, fingerpicking, and song leading. Music education majors may use
successful completion of this course to satisfy the guitar proficiency
requirement.

MODERN WORLD LANGUAGES

ASL101  Introductory American Sign Language I (4
credits)

Designed for students who
have no knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) to allow them to function
comfortable in a variety of communication situations. Focus on development of
visual readiness skills and expressive and receptive skills in basic ASL.
Includes introduction to conversational vocabulary, fingerspelling, grammatical
principles, and syntax. Information related to deaf culture is included.

ASL102S • Introductory American Sign
Language II (4
credits)

Continuation of
functional and practical understanding and communicative use of ASL. Further
study of the history and culture of the deaf community through films,
discussions, and readings. Prerequisite: ASL101 or placement exam.

CHI201 • Intermediate Chinese I (4
credits)

Synthesis and expansion of comprehensive
knowledge, grammar, and oral and written communication skills useful in daily
interactions. Further development of understanding of Chinese culture and
societies, and preparation for possible study abroad experience. Prerequisite:
CHI102S.

SPA102S  Introductory Spanish II (4
credits)

Continuation of functional
and practical understanding and communicative use of the Spanish language.
Further study of Spanish history and culture through films, discussions, and
readings. Prerequisite: SPA101 or placement exam.

NURSING

NUR481 • Nursing Internship (1 credit)

Provides
clinical-based learning opportunities to encourage application of theory and
research-based knowledge in clinical practice. Students will engage in
experiences to enhance the development of their professional nursing role.
Graded on a S/U basis. Prerequisite: Completed junior year of nursing program
and accepted into an approved clinical internship program.

PSYCHOLOGY

Physical, cognitive,
emotional, social, moral, and spiritual development from conception to death.
Includes a consistent focus on individual differences. Prerequisite: PSY100.
Students may not receive credit for PSY203 if they receive credit for PSY206 or
PSY211.

PSY300 • Abnormal Psychology (3
credits)

Classification,
causes, symptoms, and treatment of various forms of psychopathology. Analysis
of Christian and secular perspectives of psychopathology and a survey of some
major issues in the field of mental health. Prerequisite: PSY100.

PSY315 • History of
Psychology (3
credits)

Historical roots
of contemporary psychology. Focus is on the influence of historical trends,
people, and events on the evolution of psychological questions, constructs,
methods, and issues from the early Greeks to the present. Prerequisites:
PSY100; GES130 or GES145, 146; junior or senior standing.

Understanding issues pertaining to the nature and occurrence of
psychological disorders during childhood and adolescence, including topics such
as classification, developmental context, etiology, and treatment. Critical
evaluation of contemporary theory and research, including conceptualizations,
methodologies, and statistical approaches.

PSY493  Psychology Internship and Seminar (4
credits)

A professionally supervised,
applied learning experience in the work world. The senior internship includes a
seminar component in which students meet regularly on campus with the Bethel
faculty supervisor. This structured classroom experience will facilitate
students’ processing of their internship experiences and offer a forum for
discussion of internship-related issues. Prerequisites: Psychology major;
senior standing; and minimum 2.25 GPA in psychology courses, 2.0 cumulative.
Grading: S/U.